The Beiruter

Lebanon risks deeper instability as state inaction empowers an armed group vulnerable to both state authority and internal Shiite divisions.

Lebanon is working with Syria to resolve prisoner issues, aiming to ease tensions before upcoming elections.

The US and Israel insist Hamas must disarm, threatening force if necessary, despite Hamas’ refusal until Israeli withdrawal and statehood.

Israel’s recent airstrikes in southern Lebanon have heightened fears of a potential escalation toward renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah amid unresolved regional tensions.

Ali al-Sistani urged Hezbollah to avoid war and protect all Lebanese civilians in a private warning before Hassan Nasrallah's assassination.

Iraq’s amnesty law, born of political deals, has freed thousands including criminals fueling corruption and eroding public trust.

UN officials express cautious optimism over international pledges to fund Gaza’s $70 billion reconstruction amid warnings of a long, generational recovery after massive destruction.

Nasser al-Qudwa, a longtime Fatah figure and critic of Mahmoud Abbas, has returned from exile to the West Bank amid post-war Gaza planning, positioning himself for a potential leadership role in the strip's future governance.

Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa met Putin in Moscow to discuss renewed cooperation and Assad’s unresolved fate.

The U.S. and France reaffirm support for Lebanon’s presidency and reforms, signaling renewed international interest in its stability and sovereignty.

Egypt plays a pivotal role in Trump’s Gaza plan, balancing regional influence with caution as it helps shape Gaza’s post-war future.

Taiwan warns China’s rising military activity may signal a potential surprise attack amid escalating cross-strait tensions.

Lebanon has opened diaspora registration for the 2026 elections, but turnout remains low amid legal uncertainty and political disillusionment.

The October 7 attack sparked a Hezbollah-Israel war that reshaped Lebanon’s security landscape and left the nation in a state of ongoing instability.

Lebanon enters a new phase of cautious diplomacy as President Joseph Aoun calls for peace negotiations with Israel, aiming to resolve long-standing disputes and disarm Hezbollah amid ongoing regional instability.